What is Surrealism? Art Movements & Styles

One of the 20th century's most radical art movements, Surrealism sought to challenge convention through the exploration of the subconscious mind, invoking the power of dreams and the element of chance to challenge the establishment of the day.
Where did this revolutionary movement emerge from, who were its key players and what legacy does it have amongst later artists?
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Surrealism is when you stare at a field of golden wheat outside of a car window, and see it turning into the sandy dunes of a land long forgotten, or an endless sea with impossible ships wearing sails of cloud. Surrealism is the desire to explore our worlds and others, Surrealism is the embodiment of imagination. This is why so many people love the works of artists like Rob Gonsalves. The images they create are more than just paint on canvas, but a chance to return to the land of fairy tales we all end up leaving as we grow up.

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You're right

[@safir2241]

So basically dropping acid

[@henrynightingale7590]

Well said

[@kessagh]

Thank you for this brief video! This is going to help a lot since I’m going to the Dalí museum! 😊💖

[@Am-gj6co]

I love the accent of the narrator!! Also the video was so informative.

[@ChiaraOdessa]

thank you! very interesting and informative video

[@dalaibrahim]

this is a great start for my bibliography assignment. Now I know what and where to search for more info! Thank you

[@nataliekudryashova2981]

Thank you for the video! It helped reinforce the learnings after visiting a Surrealism exhibition with my 12 y.o. in New Zealand!

[@zatrat5696]

The element of chance...

[@sibam_debnath]

Thank for giving more information 🙏😀

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Love the content, though the accent is gold

[@ArtandPoetry-dailyNabee]

I paint my thoughts♥️

[@kunkaruins]

smh my teacher made me watch this and is making us fill this out 1. When and how did the Surrealist movement actually begin? 2. What was the name of the avant-garde movement that preceded (came before) Surrealism? 3. What did Dada and Surrealism have in common? 4. Name two artists who consider themselves Surrealists. 5. Where in the world did Surrealism start? 6. In your own words write one paragraph that describes what Surrealism is.

[@kalki3060]

thank you sharing the questions

[@haiderhusain1545]

Awesome information. Many thanks

[@elahesedghi256]

very informative video. it helps me a lot. many thanks.

[@ATrashGamer]

my teacher made me watch this too!

[@amazinglyaverage412]

d a t a c c e n t t h o bootyful 100/100!!!

[@lounefitzgerald6882]

is the speaking person Dutch? i loved this accent!

[@Emma-yu2bd]

loune fitzgerald it sounds Irish ☘️

[@jaredcortez6709]

Emma C My first impression is Scottish but I could understand it so definitely not Scottish lol probably Irish

[@timvangeleuken3534]

I am fairly certain it is Scottish

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Scottish

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fuck off she's Scottish

[@meeraganand3618]

it was an informative video thanks a lot...................

[@poppy3876]

Hi guys

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What's the title of the music background?

[@ehlaaah]

lol I hate my art teacher

[@ronith24]

How do you edit your videos?

[@jacekpokrak9258]

The creative process of the Compmaturists is identical to that of the Surrealists

[@sankarkr8433]

The bgm is irritating

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u m a m i... brought me here

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How many subscribers you have?

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💀

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wow what am I?

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what was this

[@darciadams1952]

Yo anyone here for an online art lesson

[@danielhuang2488]

the accent is as abstract as jason pollocks paintings.

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You American?

[@juice12222]

This video does everything except say what Surrealism is.

[@gerryarty8342]

music is a distraction.. NOT needed :(

[@maxfields9163]

This accent was annoying